Ettore Sottsass
(1917–2007) Italian architect and designer (1917–2007)
Ettore Sottsass (Italy, 1917–2007) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Ettore Sottsass belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck and died in Milan. Ettore Sottsass trained at Polytechnic University of Turin and Polytechnic University of Milan. The awards include Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Hedersmedlemskap Royal Designer for Industry, and Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art.
The best-known works include ‘Torino Esposizioni’ and ‘Memphis Group’. The catalogue has one building by Ettore Sottsass. The dated building is from 1939.
Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Ico Parisi, Marco Zanuso, Marion Donovan, Eladio Dieste, and Luciano Galmozzi.